Steve Dove Killed.

ULYCYC · 05-13-2004, 06:43 PM

I just read on V8Buick.com that Steve Dove was killed in a head-on collision on May 5. For those who don't know him he written many musclecar books including the Turbo Buick Facts and Figures book. I met him and his wife many times over the years. They were great people. His wife is still in the hospital.

MissingMyBuick · 05-13-2004, 07:16 PM

That sucks. I will keep his wife and family in my prayers.

I was just looking through that book last night. Good book!!

Steve Wood · 05-13-2004, 07:37 PM

Yes, Steve was a nice guy. I met him a few times in Houston a few years back. That is really bad news.

forzfed · 05-13-2004, 07:45 PM

Sad to hear. I hope his wife makes a full recovery.

Grumpy · 05-13-2004, 08:33 PM

dammmm thats aweful to hear

jdodman · 05-14-2004, 06:09 AM

He helped me out a lot with my 65 GS I restored, back in the late 80's, with suggestions, parts, etc...Way before the internet - when you had to read Hemmings and actually talk to people. He sent me pics of his cars... I think he owned several 65's..
Thanks for passing that along Ed. I am very sorry to hear that and will also keep his wife in my prayers.

Nasty Wendy · 05-14-2004, 08:54 AM

That is sad to hear. If anyone that knew him personally is planning on going to his funeral maybe we can paypal them some money to bring an arrangement from the board members. The Facts and Figures book was and is a resource that worth its weight in gold and it would be fitting for those that have benefitted from it to show appreciation for him.

1FASTV6 · 05-14-2004, 09:02 AM

I met the couple for the first time last year in Norwalk. They were a vendor in the car show selling the Buick books. Nice people. Sorry to hear the sad news. If we do send an arrangement someone attending may have to put up the money. I would definitely be interested in contributing.

Artie

jsta6 · 05-14-2004, 11:15 AM

KRYKIES!

That is horrible.

He was just selling a bunch of his first run and prototype books on ebay last month.

Sad.

charleslong · 05-14-2004, 11:51 AM

I never heard of him until now, but its never good to here this kind of news. I will say a prayer for his family

turbofish38 · 05-14-2004, 01:45 PM

I never met Steve in person but I did talk with him on the phone many time in the late 80's before he published the first turbo F&F. I am the guy that gave him Greg Klings(82 GN from Nebraska) number. Great guy that all of us in the Buick community owe a lot to. Does anyone have or know of a website that lists all of his books? I'm a little challenged searching on my POS DT from work or I would look myself. I know I have everyone of his books but in case I dont or if any of us that would like to buy them it would be of great help. Thanks.

Just a Six?? · 05-14-2004, 03:16 PM

That REALLY BITES!! I consider his facts & figures book my Buick Bible!! If someone can arrange to do something I'm in on the donation. Maybe just send it to his wife as a get well gift?
Can anyone arrange it to maybe direct pay pal her?

CaPPY · 05-14-2004, 04:53 PM

Sorry to hear. Let us know about Pay Pal.

Going to go to a funeral in our family; cousin died last night. Only 43 years old...brain cancer. He was one of the nicest people I knew. Damn!

Just a Six?? · 05-14-2004, 06:52 PM

Someone must know an address that we can send our cards to for the family? Anybody??

05-13-2004, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 16,519	Steve Dove Killed. I just read on V8Buick.com that Steve Dove was killed in a head-on collision on May 5. For those who don't know him he written many musclecar books including the Turbo Buick Facts and Figures book. I met him and his wife many times over the years. They were great people. His wife is still in the hospital. __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

05-13-2004, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
MissingMyBuick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oakley,CA Posts: 118	That sucks. I will keep his wife and family in my prayers. I was just looking through that book last night. Good book!! __________________ Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forest... with... a herring!

05-13-2004, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 11,121	dammmm thats aweful to hear __________________ Dan dont run your mouth if you cant run your car 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Time to get out! Stuff has to go !!! Otherwise I am cutting it up and throwing it away email ttastage2@yahoo.com

05-14-2004, 06:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
jdodman Whats that thing ? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Montgomery Township, PA Posts: 2,559	He helped me out a lot with my 65 GS I restored, back in the late 80's, with suggestions, parts, etc...Way before the internet - when you had to read Hemmings and actually talk to people. He sent me pics of his cars... I think he owned several 65's.. Thanks for passing that along Ed. I am very sorry to hear that and will also keep his wife in my prayers. __________________ 1987 GN - The Black One

05-14-2004, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
1FASTV6 JR still sucks! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NY Posts: 5,009	Norwalk 2003 I met the couple for the first time last year in Norwalk. They were a vendor in the car show selling the Buick books. Nice people. Sorry to hear the sad news. If we do send an arrangement someone attending may have to put up the money. I would definitely be interested in contributing. Artie __________________ Artie *87 Turbo T WE4* Where's the POSTCARD BANDIT?? Scarred! Event photos: Artie's photos (Updated daily) Good to the last drop:Race Fan http://www.nypost.com/video/?vxSiteI...&vxBitrate=300 JCC Racing club president Rich Rezes found time to take a picture with the girls from Hot Rods Incorporated at "Pinks All Out' held at Raceway Park, NJ on July 25th and 26th. Client 9

05-13-2004, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Steve Wood An American American Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 36,890	Yes, Steve was a nice guy. I met him a few times in Houston a few years back. That is really bad news.

05-13-2004, 07:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
forzfed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Winterpeg Posts: 5,567	Sad to hear. I hope his wife makes a full recovery.

05-14-2004, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nasty Wendy Defender of the Universe Join Date: May 2001 Location: Waggaman, La. USA Posts: 9,920	That is sad to hear. If anyone that knew him personally is planning on going to his funeral maybe we can paypal them some money to bring an arrangement from the board members. The Facts and Figures book was and is a resource that worth its weight in gold and it would be fitting for those that have benefitted from it to show appreciation for him.

05-14-2004, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
jsta6 Turbo Buick magazine guy Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 868	KRYKIES! That is horrible. He was just selling a bunch of his first run and prototype books on ebay last month. Sad. __________________ Shawn 1985 Olds 442 - POS basketcase rustbucket lowrider. For sale. 87GN daily driver...my only car, driven EVERY DAY! mods here: (updated 5/1/2005) http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shawnco/jsta6/jsta6.htm Buy some stuff: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shawnco/...le/forsale.htm "There's good in everybody. Boost. Don't knock." Author:Warren G. Harding Mods to do: airbags. Someday, I will get a paint job...

05-14-2004, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
charleslong Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Back in the War Town (WR GA) Posts: 1,905	I never heard of him until now, but its never good to here this kind of news. I will say a prayer for his family __________________ 1987 GN

05-14-2004, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
turbofish38 Turbocharged BrunoStachel Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deltona,FL,USA Posts: 4,747	I never met Steve in person but I did talk with him on the phone many time in the late 80's before he published the first turbo F&F. I am the guy that gave him Greg Klings(82 GN from Nebraska) number. Great guy that all of us in the Buick community owe a lot to. Does anyone have or know of a website that lists all of his books? I'm a little challenged searching on my POS DT from work or I would look myself. I know I have everyone of his books but in case I dont or if any of us that would like to buy them it would be of great help. Thanks. __________________ Eric Fisher GM Parts Specialist efisher@billheard.com I brought Top Fuel racing to Isreal. And coined the phrase "Burning Down The Menorah". I invented drifting. So Toyota could conform to the Americans With Disabilties Act. I built this city with Rock and Roll. But I built this car with Dew and PopTarts. 3:10 to Yuma. 11.80 in the quarter mile. I wanted to get pierced. So I bought Prince Albert in a can. Looks like this is going to take some time. 86 GN 11.80@115 TA49,60# Mototrons,TT chip and stock intercooler SCCA Regional Champion. Nebraska Region 1997 1986 Buick Grand National E/StreetPrepared Stay Boosted My Friends

05-14-2004, 03:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Just a Six?? I Buried Beachbum Here! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,615	That REALLY BITES!! I consider his facts & figures book my Buick Bible!! If someone can arrange to do something I'm in on the donation. Maybe just send it to his wife as a get well gift? Can anyone arrange it to maybe direct pay pal her? __________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! PS: My name is David & I have One screen name everywhere!

05-14-2004, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
CaPPY Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,243	Sorry to hear. Let us know about Pay Pal. Going to go to a funeral in our family; cousin died last night. Only 43 years old...brain cancer. He was one of the nicest people I knew. Damn!

05-14-2004, 06:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Just a Six?? I Buried Beachbum Here! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,615	Someone must know an address that we can send our cards to for the family? Anybody?? __________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament! Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me! It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! PS: My name is David & I have One screen name everywhere!

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